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Monument record TQ 74 SE 102 - Early medieval pit at Five Oak Lane, Staplehurst
Summary
An isolated circular pit (27cm deep) with heat reddened sides down to 2-3 cm was found at Five Oak Lane. It contained charcoal layers, but there were no finds in the fill. Radio-carbon testing gave a date range of charcoal at AD 1030 to 1210.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 77311 42209 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ74SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | STAPLEHURST, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Isolated circular pit (27cm deep) with heat reddened sides down to 2-3 cm. Charcoal layers, but no finds in fill. Radio-carbon test gave date range of charcoal at AD 1030 to 1210. (1)
<1> Network Archaeology Ltd, 2001, Hadlow to High Halden Natural Gas Pipeline. Archaeological watching brief. (Unpublished document). SKE13567.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13567 Unpublished document: Network Archaeology Ltd. 2001. Hadlow to High Halden Natural Gas Pipeline. Archaeological watching brief..
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Hadlow to High Halden Natural Gas Pipeline, watching brief. (EKE9843)
Record last edited
Jul 23 2024 11:17AM